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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
November 8, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Ken Mann, Satpal Sidhu, Carl Weimer, Todd
Donovan, Rud Browne and Barry Buchanan.
Absent: None.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OTHER ITEMS
3. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
STARCK FOLLIS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018,
PURSUANT TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 2.09.100 (AB2017 -317)
Jack Louws, County Executive, introduced Mr. Follis and the appointment.
Starck Follis, Public Defender's Office, described the history of the office and the
importance of maintaining continuity in staff.
Browne moved to confirm the appointment.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF AN EASEMENT OVER WHATCOM
COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY (AB2017 -308)
Buchanan opened the public hearing, and the following person spoke:
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1 Jon Sitkin, attorney representing the property owner, stated he is available to
2 answer questions.
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4 Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the public hearing.
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6 Andrew Hester, Public Works Department, and Mr. Sitkin answered questions on
7 what happens if the County has a need for an easement in the future for public health and
8 safety reasons, the difference between possession and occupation of the land, and whether
9 the County is losing some value or use.
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11 Browne moved to approve the resolution.
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13 The motion was seconded.
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15 The motion carried by the following vote:
16 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
17 Nays: None (0)
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20 OPEN SESSION
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22 The following people spoke:
23 • George Rounthwaite spoke about flood and drainage relief in his
24 neighborhood.
25 • Gwen Hunter spoke about creating a special district to pay for Lake Whatcom
26 water quality and development around the shoreline.
27 a Irene Morgan spoke about voting against the jail sales and use tax.
28 a Joseph Down spoke about hatred in the community.
29 a Robert Lee spoke about the County jail and justice reform.
30 a Joy Gilfilin, Restorative Community Coalition, submitted a handout (on file)
31 and spoke about the County jail and alleged election law violations.
32 a Wendy Harris spoke about the critical areas ordinance.
33 a Max Perry spoke about the County jail.
34 a Carole Perry spoke about the County jail.
35 a Natasha Raiming spoke about the lack of behavioral health services in the
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39 CONSENT AGENDA
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41 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
42 moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through four.
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44 The motion carried by the following vote:
45 Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
46 Nays: None (0)
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49 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
50 CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL
51 HEALTH ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO PROMOTE RECOVERY
52 AND RESILIENCE TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE PROVISION
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OF HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SHELTER OPERATIONS SERVICES, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $168,339 (AB2017 -313)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY, CITY OF
BELLINGHAM, AND LAKE WHATCOM WATER & SEWER DISTRICT FOR LAKE
WHATCOM TRIBUTARY MONITORING FOR WATER YEARS 2018 -2020, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $279,779 (AB2017 -314)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FOR ONE -TIME SOFTWARE LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO
IMPLEMENT A NEW PERMIT SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,080,239.08
(AB2017 -315)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DESIGN2LAST,
INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JAIL (PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
AND WORK CENTER), IN THE AMOUNT OF $543,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $913,287.20 (AB2017 -316)
OTHER ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE SALE OF
COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY BY NEGOTIATION, REQUEST NO. TR2017 -04
(AB2017 -311)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
AND GENEVA CONSULTING SERVICES FOR COORDINATION OF THE
WHATCOM COUNTY LOCAL INTEGRATING ORGANIZATION, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $68,970 (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -312)
Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the request.
Councilmembers discussed having the Planning Unit review the recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: Brenner (0)
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4. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE MAKE MINOR CHANGES
TO IMPROVE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AND ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR
STAFF TO PERFORM CERTAIN REPETITIVE TASKS (AB2017 -333)
Browne moved to approve the resolution.
The motion was seconded.
Browne described his proposed resolution to bring forward these items for the
budget, the need to relabel the unisex bathrooms to not be gender specific, and the need
for baby changing stations in the men's restrooms.
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions and councilmembers discussed
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for public bathrooms, assigning parking
spaces to councilmembers, and costs associated with the proposals.
Brenner moved to amend to remove the parking sign proposal.
The motion was seconded.
The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner and Donovan (2)
Nays: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, and Weimer (5)
The motion to approve the resolution carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (6)
Nays: None (0)
Abstains: Brenner (1)
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Brenner moved to approve items one through 15 and 17.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Sidhu, Browne, Buchanan, Weimer and Donovan (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.118, REACTIVATING
THE WHATCOM COUNTY WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB2017 -318)
2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
RELATING TO THE RESORT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER, AND A NEW DENSITY CREDITS CHAPTER (AB2017-
319)
3. RESOLUTION TO SELL COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY BY NEGOTIATION -
REQUEST NO. 2017 -04 (AB2017 -311A)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2012 -050 (ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
BIRCH BAY DRIVE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY PROJECT FUND AND
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ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET FOR CRP NO. 907001) FOR THE
FOURTH TIME TO INCREASE THE PROJECT BASED BUDGET FOR THE BIRCH
BAY DRIVE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY PROJECT BY $7,850,000, FOR A
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET AMOUNT OF $11,450,000 (AB2017 -320)
S. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 BUDGET FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AND SUBZONES (COUNCIL ACTING AS THE
WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -321)
6. RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CAPITAL PROJECT SECTION OF THE LAKE
WHATCOM COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER PLAN (AB2017 -322)
7. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.04,
ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF LAKE WHATCOM
BOULEVARD (AB2017 -323)
S. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AND
SUBZONES BUDGETS, FOURTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,765
(COUNCIL ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -324)
9. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
THIRTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,330,977 (AB2017 -325)
10. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2018 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FIRST
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,456,067 (AB2017 -326)
11. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTY AND STATE
PURPOSES IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE YEAR OF 2018
(AB2017 -327)
12. ORDINANCE LIMITING THE 2018 GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX LEVY
(AB2017 -328)
13. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR CONSERVATION
FUTURES PURPOSES FOR 2018 (AB2017 -329)
14. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF 2018 PROPERTY TAXES FOR
COUNTY ROAD PURPOSES (AB2017 -330)
15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE WHATCOM
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FOR 2018 (COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS) (AB2017 -331)
16. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 16.16
(CRITICAL AREAS) AND WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 23.10
(SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - PURPOSE AND INTENT)
PERTAINING TO THE PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS (AB2016 -276L)
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1 17. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING
2 COMMISSION, PARTIAL TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2021, REPRESENTING
3 DISTRICT 2, APPLICANT: STEPHEN JACKSON (THE PLANNING COMMISSION
4 ASSISTS THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN
5 CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES, WHICH INCLUDE HELPING TO PREPARE AND
6 EXECUTE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
7 FOR ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL CONTROLS AND /OR AMENDMENTS)
8 (APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ANY OTHER APPLICANTS TO THIS VACANCY
9 IS 10 A.M. ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017) (AB2017 -309)
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12 COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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14 Browne reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
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16 Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole and Special Committee of the
17 Whole.
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19 Brenner reported for the Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee.
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21 Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
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26 The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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28 ,�` The .Courkty,�ouncil approved these minutes on January 30, 2018.
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